” A British Royal Marine is asking a court to overturn his murder conviction for killing a wounded Taliban fighter in Afghanistan, arguing that mental health problems mean he was not fully responsible for his actions. Sgt. Alexander Blackman was sentenced to a minimum of 10 years by a military court in 2013 for the September 2011 killing in Helmand Province.
Day: February 7, 2017
Qatar official: Gulf value-added tax could begin in 2018
” Qatar’s finance minister says a new unified value-added tax across the Gulf Arab countries could come into effect as early as next year as the oil-rich region searches for new sources of revenue. Ali Sherif al-Emadi told reporters Tuesday that all six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council had signed onto the agreement.
Head of Department – ” MathematicsBarnetWe are looking to appoint for …
We are looking to appoint for April 2017 or September 2017, an inspirational, hardworking and energetic leader with the drive, commitment and necessary leadership qualities to grow and develop the mathematics department. Copthall School is a culturally diverse and inclusive all girls Secondary School based in Mill Hill, Barnet.
Afghan official: Taliban bombing kills district police chief
An Afghan police spokesman says a roadside bombing has killed a district police chief in western Farah province. The Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack.
Islington Choral Society: ‘Our music will brainwash you’
Choirs can be seen as stuffy or exclusive. But not the Islington Choral Society, which is open to all.
Trump shares unfounded story about immigration bans on Facebook
The commander in chief, or one of his aides, shared a Facebook post on Thursday that linked to a story from Albawaba.com with the headline, “Kuwait Issues Its Own Trump-esque Visa Ban for Muslim-Majority Countries.” “The foreign ministry categorically denies these claims and affirms that these reported nationalitiesa have big communities in Kuwait and enjoy full rights,” Assistant Foreign Minister Sami Al-Hammad said in a statement circulated via the Middle Eastern country’s official news agency.
Political Analyst: Revolutionary Process Is Already Underway In Belarus
Moscow is not going to support the Belarusian regime to the same extend as before, which means that the regime will be weakened by the next presidential elections. In the discussion “Belarus 2019: state of the country and political actors”, held by the project Belarus Security Blog, experts tried to predict the development of the situation of domestic and foreign policy for the Belarusian state, thinktanks.by writes.
Long battle to save beloved Humpty Dumps in Cirencester from being…
Residents and councillors opposed to the possible housing development on the Humpty Dumps in Cirencester near Bowling Green Road in 2015 THE long battle to save the beloved Humpty Dumps in Cirencester from being built on may be continuing into 2017 as a new application for 21 homes on the land has been submitted. Residents have been fighting against development on the grassy area between The Whiteway and Bowling Green Avenue ever since Baylight Properties proposed to build 100 houses there in January 2010.
Long battle to save beloved Humpty Dumps in Cirencester from being…
Residents and councillors opposed to the possible housing development on the Humpty Dumps in Cirencester near Bowling Green Road in 2015 THE long battle to save the beloved Humpty Dumps in Cirencester from being built on may be continuing into 2017 as a new application for 21 homes on the land has been submitted. Residents have been fighting against development on the grassy area between The Whiteway and Bowling Green Avenue ever since Baylight Properties proposed to build 100 houses there in January 2010.
Appeal on refusal of 88-home plan in Siddington to take place this month
AN APPEAL hearing on the refusal of 88 new homes in Siddington, decided in summer last year, will be taking place this month. The planning application for 88 houses on the land south of Love Lane, Cirencester, by Siddington Primary School, next to the proposed Chesterton development, was unanimously refused by Cotswold District Council ‘s planning committee last year on August 10. An inquiry, estimated to last for four days, will begin on February 28 at 10am.
Five stories in the news today, Feb. 7
New Brunswick Finance Minister Cathy Rogers will present the provincial budget today, and it is expected to include targeted spending increases. A government source says this includes a 5.4 per cent hike in grants to community colleges, funding for “research and strategic initiatives” and $2.4 million more for pre-school autism intervention programs.
Five stories in the news today, Feb. 7
New Brunswick Finance Minister Cathy Rogers will present the provincial budget today, and it is expected to include targeted spending increases. A government source says this includes a 5.4 per cent hike in grants to community colleges, funding for “research and strategic initiatives” and $2.4 million more for pre-school autism intervention programs.
Man charged by police in All Blacks’ bug case in Sydney
Police have charged a security consultant with public mischief after an investigation into allegations a listening device was planted in the All Blacks’ meeting room at a Sydney hotel before a Bledisloe Cup test last August. New South Wales state police issued a statement on Tuesday saying the 51-year-old man would appear in a Sydney local court on March 21. New Zealand management discovered the listening device on Monday, Aug. 15, but reportedly didn’t notify police for five days – with news emerging on the morning of the match.
Man charged by police in All Blacks’ bug case in Sydney
Police have charged a security consultant with public mischief after an investigation into allegations a listening device was planted in the All Blacks’ meeting room at a Sydney hotel before a Bledisloe Cup test last August. New South Wales state police issued a statement on Tuesday saying the 51-year-old man would appear in a Sydney local court on March 21. New Zealand management discovered the listening device on Monday, Aug. 15, but reportedly didn’t notify police for five days – with news emerging on the morning of the match.
Taiwan seeks to revive aerospace fortunes with jet trainers
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Taiwan seeks to revive aerospace fortunes with jet trainers
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Calls to re-use decaying club for community space
The social club in Edgecombe Road stopped serving pints in August 2014 and committee members blamed tough financial times for the closure. Now, more than two-and-a-half years on, members of the community want to see the land, owned by Oxford City Council , revamped into a social space for residents.
Calls to re-use decaying club for community space
The social club in Edgecombe Road stopped serving pints in August 2014 and committee members blamed tough financial times for the closure. Now, more than two-and-a-half years on, members of the community want to see the land, owned by Oxford City Council , revamped into a social space for residents.
Automatic gates could be banned in bid to protect city’s Victorian heritage
Inappropriate automatic gates, paving over front gardens to make way for a car parking space and extensions on the ends of terraces could all be blocked. The North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation Area – established in 1968 – will take a step towards being updated later this week, with city councillors expected to approve it for public consultation.
Automatic gates could be banned in bid to protect city’s Victorian heritage
Inappropriate automatic gates, paving over front gardens to make way for a car parking space and extensions on the ends of terraces could all be blocked. The North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation Area – established in 1968 – will take a step towards being updated later this week, with city councillors expected to approve it for public consultation.
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What is prohibited for some public officers is the engaging or forming Labour or Trade Unions and not associations in general. By Eva Arinaitwe On November 29, 2016 and recently on February 2, 2017 both in the New Vision newspaper Members of Parliament on the Local Government Public Accounts Committee asked the Government to disband the Associations of Public officers sighting violation of Public Standing Orders.
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What is prohibited for some public officers is the engaging or forming Labour or Trade Unions and not associations in general. By Eva Arinaitwe On November 29, 2016 and recently on February 2, 2017 both in the New Vision newspaper Members of Parliament on the Local Government Public Accounts Committee asked the Government to disband the Associations of Public officers sighting violation of Public Standing Orders.
Daesh under siege in Al-Bab as members of Astana talks fail to reach ceasefire agreement
Syrians walk past destroyed buildings in Al-Bab in the northern province of Aleppo on 1 September 2012. Daesh militants are now encircled in the city of al-Bab after Syrian regime forces advanced Monday in the north of Syria towards the south of the city while the Turkish army and Free Syrian Army factions tightened the lose on the militant organization from the city’s three other sides.
Daesh under siege in Al-Bab as members of Astana talks fail to reach ceasefire agreement
Syrians walk past destroyed buildings in Al-Bab in the northern province of Aleppo on 1 September 2012. Daesh militants are now encircled in the city of al-Bab after Syrian regime forces advanced Monday in the north of Syria towards the south of the city while the Turkish army and Free Syrian Army factions tightened the lose on the militant organization from the city’s three other sides.
Trump has called the Iran nuclear deal “the worst deal ever negotiated”
Never far away from the computer keyboard, US President Donald Trump quickly responded to Iran’s test-firing of a ballistic missile on Thursday via his favorite social networking site: Iran has been formally PUT ON NOTICE for firing a ballistic missile.Should have been thankful for the terrible deal the U.S. made with them! Washington implemented a new wave of sanctions against Tehran on Friday in response to what it called Iran’s “provocative behavior.” The White House suggested the sanctions were only the “initial steps” of their response, indicating that the US would no longer turn a “blind eye” to any hostile actions by Iran.
Trump has called the Iran nuclear deal “the worst deal ever negotiated”
Never far away from the computer keyboard, US President Donald Trump quickly responded to Iran’s test-firing of a ballistic missile on Thursday via his favorite social networking site: Iran has been formally PUT ON NOTICE for firing a ballistic missile.Should have been thankful for the terrible deal the U.S. made with them! Washington implemented a new wave of sanctions against Tehran on Friday in response to what it called Iran’s “provocative behavior.” The White House suggested the sanctions were only the “initial steps” of their response, indicating that the US would no longer turn a “blind eye” to any hostile actions by Iran.
Embrace Africana culture at the upcoming Luxor African Film Festival
Attention culture vultures of Egypt as the sixth edition of Luxor African Film Festival returns to, well, Luxor on March 10th. The official ceremony where things are going to get down and crazy are going to be held on March 16th in the Habu Temple.
Embrace Africana culture at the upcoming Luxor African Film Festival
Attention culture vultures of Egypt as the sixth edition of Luxor African Film Festival returns to, well, Luxor on March 10th. The official ceremony where things are going to get down and crazy are going to be held on March 16th in the Habu Temple.
Spain: 2 alleged IS recruiters detained near Barcelona
TSpain’s Interior Ministry says two Moroccan who are accused of indoctrination in Islamist extremism and recruiting others have been detained in Barcelona. The ministry said in a statement that the men, aged 25 and 27, allegedly raised money through drug trafficking and theft to support the Islamic State group.
Spain: 2 alleged IS recruiters detained near Barcelona
TSpain’s Interior Ministry says two Moroccan who are accused of indoctrination in Islamist extremism and recruiting others have been detained in Barcelona. The ministry said in a statement that the men, aged 25 and 27, allegedly raised money through drug trafficking and theft to support the Islamic State group.
Bangladesh post 215 for 6
Fifties from Sharmin Akhter and Fargana Hoque enabled Bangladesh to post 215 for 6 in 50 overs against Papua New Guinea in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier match at Colombo Cricket Club Ground today. Batting first after winning the toss, Bangladesh lost Sharmin Sultana early, but the second and third wicket partnerships kept the Papua New Guinea bowlers at bay.
Bangladesh post 215 for 6
Fifties from Sharmin Akhter and Fargana Hoque enabled Bangladesh to post 215 for 6 in 50 overs against Papua New Guinea in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier match at Colombo Cricket Club Ground today. Batting first after winning the toss, Bangladesh lost Sharmin Sultana early, but the second and third wicket partnerships kept the Papua New Guinea bowlers at bay.
ACT Brumbies call Brent Hamlin to training as they brace for Tomas Cubelli’s absence
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ACT Brumbies call Brent Hamlin to training as they brace for Tomas Cubelli’s absence
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India A call-up just the start for Rahul Singh
NEW DELHI: In September last year, Gahlaut Rahul Singh shared a ‘to do list’ on Instagram that had tick marks against 1 Work Hard, 2 Get selected for Services Ranji team and 3 Keeping working hard. Number 4 was ‘Do well in Ranji’ and against it was the remark ‘Preparation in progress’.
India A call-up just the start for Rahul Singh
NEW DELHI: In September last year, Gahlaut Rahul Singh shared a ‘to do list’ on Instagram that had tick marks against 1 Work Hard, 2 Get selected for Services Ranji team and 3 Keeping working hard. Number 4 was ‘Do well in Ranji’ and against it was the remark ‘Preparation in progress’.
Jones signs two-year deal with Warriors
THREE years of chasing their man have finally paid off for Gregor Townsend and Glasgow Warriors, with Huw Jones, the Scotland centre who is currently based in South Africa, agreeing a two-year deal to move north. Though capped for Scotland on their summer tour last year, Jones, 23, hit the big time on his first Test start when he scored two tries in a man-of-the-match performance against Australia in November.
A quick look at what is in today’s New Vision
Hello and good morning, have a look at what’s inside today’s edition of Uganda’s leading daily, New Vision . If you don’t want to trouble yourself walking down the street to grab a copy, you can conveniently read the digital copy HERE .
Kosei Tanaka To Be Ringside at Cotto PR Card To Scout Eliminator
Rising Puerto Rican star Angel ‘Tito’ Acosta open up his training camp to the Puerto Rico media to show his condition for his upcoming WBO world title eliminator fight against # 1 mini flyweight contender from Namibia Jafet ‘The Lion’ Uutoni this Saturday February 11 in Miguel Cotto’s hometown in Caguas, Puerto Rico as part of Noche De Campeones DIRECTV series. “I feel great we had a great training camp and I really feel very motivated to have a big win on Saturday night and gain my way to my dream of becoming a world champion,” said Acosta.
Pacquiao is Firm: Drug Traffickers Deserve The Death Penalty
Eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao is once against pushing for a law that would impose the death penalty on drug traffickers in the Philippines. Pacquiao, who last year became a senator in his country, once again defended the controversial bill on Tuesday during the first public hearing of the Senate justice and human rights committee on the proposed death penalty bill.